Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-18
EPISCOPAL COUNCIL.
FIRST DAY-MoRNING's PROCEEDINGS.

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ing. Prayers were read by the Rev. Robb
White, of Charlottesville, and the ante
communion by Bishop White. The Council
sermon was preached by the Rev. H. B. Lee,
of Ridley parish, Culpeper county. He
took lis text from Ezekiel 1871, $50 thou,
O. son OF man. have set thee Waterman
unto the house of Israel, therefore thou
shalt hear the word at my mouth and warn
them from me- He dwet upon the rela-
lionship existing between pastor and peo-
ule. calling especial attention 10 the dangers
ard duties of the present time. The COM
munion service then followed, in which
Bishops White and Randolph both took
part.
The Church was well filled with an at
tentive congregation. The musical portion
of the service was effectively and heartily
rendered by the choir. A large number OF
clerical and lay delegates appear to be In
attendance. After divine service the coun.
Gil was called TO order by Bishop Whittle, at
| quarter past twelve o'clock. The following
committee was appointed TO examine the
credentials OF lay delegates: Rev. Henry
r. Sharp. NJ. p. Logan, A. 7. Gray, Messrs
Henry Briggs, G. y. Pope and G. Cook.
The roll Of the clergy was then called by
The Secretary, Rev. Dr.. Dashiell, and ninety
were found to he present. Eighty one lay
delegates also answered to their nance. "A
quorum Of members of both orders vas
announced by Bishop White and the
Council declare ready for business
On motion of DR.. Norton the rules of
order for The last meeting of tho Council
were adopted for this. The regular stand
ing committees were announced as follows :
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p. D., james Grammar c. E. Hams, d. D., II. L..
Derby, J. j. Norwood, Messrs Jas. w. Claiborne,
! VIM. Ii. Alurdaueh, W. A Brockenbrough, w.
$ Barton, and A. NJ. Smith
| Widows and Orphans Fund-Rev. F. String
GLOW and Mr.. l.. &. Berkeley jr.
Episcopal Funl-Reg. Douglass Hoof aud MIR.
| j. W. BeveIidge.
On the Brotherhood Messrs. Joj Bryan, Cbas
NJ Rlackford and Wm. N. Nelson.
Disabled CIcrey-Rev. Robb. White and Mr..
| Andrew Lewis.
Bruce Fund-Rev e. W Nelson and Mr.. R. C.
| Wexford.
Account of Treasurer of Missionary Society
/ Rcys.T NJ. Carson John j. LloydA p. Gray JAS. W.
Shields Messrs W. II. Taylor K. o. Egerton. j. R.
Ellis and G. j. Nourse.
Randolph, II. 5. Lloyd, L. W. Forsyth Messrs
Jno II. Powell, D. NJ. Chichester w. +. Coleman,
and Robert Beverly. jr.
Admission of New Parishes-Rey5. o. A. Kin
solving ID. D., X. Nelson d. d., Z. Val Jones,
Mcssrs W. b. Martin, Il. j. Barbour, and B. b.
Munford.
On Elcctions-Rovs W. O. Hulihen, Jno. B.
Newton, Messrs s. j. c. Moore, and r. Tay Tor Scott
On Finance-Mcssrs. II. w. Shelley, H. Z. c.
Baskerville, P. Ii. Powers, II. o. Ciaggcit, and
T.. II. Saunders.
On Clerical Support-Messrs Mann Page. J. L.
Williams Jno. G. Williams, C. A. Pope, Chas. E.
| Cary, Geo p. Hodgson, Leo N. Dadc, Roosevelt
Pagc, C. c. Conway, and Thos. B. Layne.
On sunday Srhools-Revs. o. 5. Barten, d. D f.,
P. Powers, ID. d., Frank Page, Messrs. T. +. Poin-
dexter, Il. W. Jones, and II 8. Doggett.
On motion CT Rev. DR.. Norton, the daily
aessions of the Council were appointed to
meet from 10 o'clock A. M. to > 80 2. NJ, be.
ginning with divine service.
DR.. Dashioll mnde motion that Bishop
Randolph be requested to deliver his address
on the change of name OF the church on
Friday morning, May 10th, which was Car
red.
The congregation worshirping at Little
Georgetown, Fnudnier county, petitioned
10 be admitted AZ t. new parish. Their pc
tit;on was referred to the committee on par
ishes.
A motion offered by the Rev. w. T. Rob-
erts of Cnlpeper, to examine into the ex-
penSes OF publishing the annual journal and
| lessening itg cost, was also carried.
The Rev. j. J. Clopton, of Manchester,
made motion that only male persons be
eligible for the Office of vestryman.
Dr. Newton. of Richmond, opposed it,
but the matter was referred to the proper
committee.
The Council on motion of Rev. A. P.
Gray, of Haymarket, appointed a special
service OF ntercesson to God for the State
in its present troubles, and also for the
blessing ofa bountiful harvest this year
The service will take place tomorrow nj
o'clock p. M. i'll ST. Paul's Church
Council then adjourned 10 meet on Thurs
day morning at 10 O'Clock.
Among The clergymen from outside the
diocese present, were Bishop Peterkiu, of
West Virginia Rev. w. NJ. Dame, of Balti.
more, and Rev. W. Walker, of Ohio and
Others
During the session Of the Council services
will be held at Christ Church every morning
at $50 o'clock. To night missionary
services will be held at St. Paul'a church at
S o'clock.
A clergyman OF Auburn, Me, after eating
luncheon in Il railroad eating house picked
up what he thought was his bag and
went on his journey. When he got home
the bag was opened in the presence of his
wife, who was grieved TO see lying side by
side several bottles which, according to
their labels. contained fire water of the
strongest kind. The bag belonged to a |
drummer for n liquor house, and the drum
mer was probably also surprised when he
found that in the bag that he had were
three solid, orthodox sermons.
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in red, theological in blue, poetcal in vel.
low, natural history in green. Each part of
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it can be distinguished as their property,
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